Engel & Völkers Launches New Shop Group in Southwest Florida

Engel & Völkers Franchisee Victoria Stultz's third location in Lakewood Ranch marks the introduction of Engel & Völkers Suncoast

SARASOTA, Fla., Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Engel & Völkers Florida today announced its latest franchise expansion in southwest Florida. Existing franchisee, Victoria Stultz, currently owns and operates two brokerages with the international brand; they're called Engel & Völkers Venice Downtown and Engel & Völkers Sarasota. Now, she has secured the franchise rights to the Lakewood Ranch market. Together, the three locations will now collectively be referred to as Engel & Völkers Suncoast. This decision to grant Stultz a shop group name was made amid her further expanding regional coverage in Manatee and Sarasota Counties.

"We are thrilled to introduce Engel & Völkers Suncoast and expand our presence in the vibrant southwest Florida real estate market with the addition of a location in Lakewood Ranch," said Stultz. "Our commitment to delivering exceptional service and personalized solutions remains unwavering, and we look forward to assisting even more clients in making their real estate dreams a reality in this dynamic market."

A commercial real estate search is currently underway to secure permanent retail locations for both Engel & Völkers Sarasota and Engel & Völkers Lakewood Ranch in accordance with the brand's iconic shop concept. Presently, Engel & Völkers Sarasota is operating temporarily from an office suite at 22 South Links Avenue. Similarly, Engel & Völkers Lakewood Ranch is actively seeking a suitable retail space to establish its new presence in the area. Grand opening events for both brokerages are eagerly anticipated. On the other hand, Engel & Völkers Venice Downtown, which opened to the public in 2022, is conveniently located at 201 Miami Avenue West.

Stultz, who joined forces with Engel & Völkers in 2021, is an experienced real estate broker with over two decades of experience working with top luxury real estate brokerages. She specializes in waterfront homes, golf communities, and corporate relocation, and her portfolio boasts over 400 real estate transactions worth over $190-million in sales volume. Additionally, Stultz is actively involved in several nonprofit organizations and serves on various boards.

"Victoria has been an outstanding ambassador for our brand and an excellent franchisee who is fully capable of building a regional powerhouse brokerage," said Peter Giese, CEO of Engel & Völkers Florida. "We firmly believe that linking her brokerages under a unified identity showcases our unwavering dedication to delivering an exceptional and personalized experience for our esteemed clients in the greater Sarasota area."

Stultz spent the past two years establishing her first two shops, Engel & Völkers Venice Downtown and Engel & Völkers Sarasota. Under her leadership, the advisor count has grown to 34 full-time professionals, showcasing her ability to attract and nurture top talent in the industry. Her commitment to excellence is evident in the outstanding performance of her team, with an average listing price of $6,220,221.

Florida's Suncoast is a picturesque coastal region located on the Gulf of Mexico in west Florida that includes the coastal areas of Manatee, Sarasota, and Northern Charlotte Counties. While the term "Suncoast" was originally used to refer to a broader portion of southwest Florida's coast, it has now become synonymous with Sarasota and Manatee County. At the heart of this flourishing region lies Lakewood Ranch, a prestigious master-planned community spanning approximately 31,000 acres. Comprising over two dozen unique villages, Lakewood Ranch offers an array of distinctive homes and amenities, tailored to suit every size of family and every stage of life. Consistently recognized as the #1 multi-generational community in the U.S. for five consecutive years, Lakewood Ranch stands as a testament to its commitment to providing exceptional living experiences for residents of all ages.

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About Engel & Völkers:

Engel & Völkers is a global luxury real estate brand. Founded in Hamburg, Germany, in 1977, Engel & Völkers draws on its rich European history to deliver a fresh approach to luxury real estate in the Americas with a focus on creating a personalized client experience at every stage of the home buying or selling process. Engel & Völkers currently operates approximately 300 shop locations with over 6,500 real estate advisors in the Americas, contributing to the brand's global network of over 16,600 real estate professionals in more than 30 countries, offering both private and institutional clients a professionally tailored range of luxury services, including real estate and yachting. Committed to exceptional service, Engel & Völkers supports its advisors with an array of premium quality business services; marketing programs, and platforms; as well as access to its global network of real estate professionals, property listings, and market data. Each brokerage is independently owned and operated. For more information, visit www.evrealestate.com.

About Engel & Völkers Florida:

Engel & Völkers Florida is the Master License Partner of the global luxury real estate brand Engel & Völkers in the state of Florida. Recognized for uniquely recruiting, training, and equipping some of the top professionals in the real estate industry, Engel & Völkers Florida's exclusive business model positions its franchisees at the top of the premium market to gain market share and support their bottom line. The company represents franchise locations in 48 markets: 30A Beaches, Amelia Island, Belleair, Boca Raton, Bonita-Estero, Cape Coral, Clermont, Delray Beach, Destin, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers Central, Fort Myers Downtown, Gainesville, Islamorada, Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Jupiter, Lakewood Ranch, Madeira Beach, Marco Island, Melbourne Beachside, Melbourne Central, Melbourne Downtown, Miami, Miami Coconut Grove, Neptune Beach, New Smyrna Beach, Ocala, Olde Naples, Orlando Dr. Philips, Palm Coast, Pompano Beach, Ponte Vedra Beach, Punta Gorda, San Marco, Sarasota, South Beach, South Tampa, St. Augustine, St. Pete, St. Pete Beach, Stuart, Tallahassee, Tampa Downtown, Venice Downtown, Vero Beach, and Wellington.

Engel & Völkers Florida continues to strategically strengthen and expand its presence in premium real estate markets across the state of Florida. For more information about Engel & Völkers Florida, please visit http://www.florida.evrealestate.com.

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Our commitment to delivering exceptional service and personalized solutions remains unwavering, and we look forward to assisting even more clients in making their real estate dreams a reality in this dynamic market.

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